Our Mission

LEAP empowers underserved students to achieve social and economic mobility by cultivating personal, educational, and career growth.
Leap Mission
Leap Vision

Our Vision

LEAP will become increasingly well-known for the delivery of high-quality and innovative youth programs that advance transformational and sustainable change for our students, families and communities. Through these programs for students in middle school through post-secondary education, LEAP will provide impactful support in academic enrichment, social-emotional development, post-secondary and career readiness, and social-capital building. 

As a regional thought partner, LEAP will engage with our communities of practice to advocate for addressing and eliminating the inequities in educational and career opportunities for underserved students.

Our Values

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Individualized Learning

The most effective learning addresses the unique needs and interests of each student.
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Community Collaboration

The most efficient path to high-impact programs includes collaboration, engagement, and shared resources with public, private, and non-profit sectors in communities served.
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Innovation

Impactful design and delivery of program and services must include experiential, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities.
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Responsiveness

Understanding the needs of all community stakeholders (students, partners, donors, staff, families, and volunteers) enables organizations to maintain relevance and community impact.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to driving community impact and organizational effectiveness.
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Trusted Relationships

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A student who is successful in education, career, and life has care and support from trustworthy adults.
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Growth Mindset

Learning, adaptability, perseverance, and resilience are essential for success.
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